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Amid SeaWorld struggles, signs of a more 'pro-animal' futureSeaWorld profits fall short of expectations as circuses, zoos, and grocery stores face public pressure to curb unfair treatment of animals.
First LookSame-sex couples and their children may no longer be welcome in Mormon churchBefore the policy change, lower-level leaders had more autonomy in determining whether or how to reprimand followers in same-sex marriages. But new church rules suggest that all members in same-sex marriages may be subject to discipline.
'Kid'-napping ends when baby goat reunited with its motherGusGus, a baby pygmy goat, vanished from the Arizona State Fair on Wednesday. The alleged kidnapping sparked disbelief and the hashtag, #FindGusGus.
First LookAdidas wants to pay US schools to ditch Native American mascotsHigh schools wishing to change team names and symbols offensive to Native Americans would get funding and support.
Why N.C. high school has a food pantry for students by studentsSome students can't afford lunch every day, so fellow students are doing something about it.
Houston 'bathroom bill': What it says about transgender issues in USHouston voters' decision Tuesday to reject a measure to protect transgender people and others from discrimination came after a contentious debate.
First LookHouston votes down LGBT rights ordinance over bathroom clauseHouston voters rejected an ordinance to establish anti-discriminatory measures for gays and transgenders on Tuesday, making it one of the largest metros in the nation without protection from sexual orientation discrimination.
First LookWhy some pro-marijuana Ohioans rejected initiative to legalize potFor some Ohioans, the proposed initiative to legalize both recreational and medicinal marijuana in one go was about more than pot.
First LookCould 'safe rooms' for heroin users save lives?'Safe spaces,' where heroin users can ride out their high under supervision, can help addicts while they're high, but experts are torn on their long-term benefits.
First LookChapel Hill and Fresno State face anonymous threats on YikYakA bomb threat Tuesday at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a shooting threat by a football player at Fresno State were investigated and found to be groundless, but both involved the anonymous app YikYak.
First LookAre Americans becoming less religious? Yes and noThe number of Americans who may consider themselves spiritual but have no interest in religion is rising. However, religiously observant Americans remain devout, according to a new Pew Research Center study.
First LookAll or nothing? Ohio voters weigh in on marijuana legalizationOhio voters face a unique proposition for marijuana legalization – make it legal for all uses or none at all.
Average US teen watches nearly seven hours of media dailyA study offers a glimpse into the new world of American teens – a world fully entwined with digital media in ways that are 'astonishing' and 'concerning.'
Can Episcopal Church's first black leader heal racial divides?Two years after #BlackLivesMatter first appeared on Twitter, historically white churches search for ways to contribute to a revived civil rights movement.
Miami beats Duke with bizarre last play, fouls missed by instant replayThe ACC suspended the on-field officiating crew from Saturday's game between Miami and Duke after the league later found several errors in the final play that gave Miami the victory.
El Faro found? Wreckage of cargo ship found 15,000 feet deepEl Faro found? A remotely operated, deep ocean vehicle called CURV-21 will attempt to recover the data recorder — the ship's "black box."
Drunken woman bitten by tiger during off-hours visit to Omaha zooOmaha police say that a 33-year old woman sneaked into the zoo and was bitten when she reached into the tiger exhibit.
Kansas City Royals win World Series in 12-inning duelThe Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the New York Mets, 7-2, in 12 innings early Monday for their first championship since 1985.
Cover StorySo how’s the American middle class, really?Living standards are actually rising in America. Here's why the middle class feels so besieged.
The Undefeateds: Green Bay Packers have edge over Denver BroncosNFL Week 8: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers travel to Denver to face Peyton Manning and the Broncos for Sunday Night Football. Both teams are undefeated.
